Across
- 4. has broad powers to review how the executive branch is operating and to make sure it is following the laws congress has passed
- 5. 1-enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate
- 8. charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
- 10. process why which legislation is passed even after a President has vetoed the initial passage
- 12. groups-a group of people drawn or acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern
- 14. of Representatives-makes and passes federal laws.
Down
- 1. distribution of house seats among the seats based on population
- 2. alone has the power to approve spending by the federal government
- 3. smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
- 6. two branches or chambers.
- 7. Compromise-established the United States legislature as a bicameral, or two-house law-making body.
- 9. member of a constituency.
- 11. the People”-the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens
- 13. and Balances-the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.